In four sentences, one for each, state the negative effects mining had on the people of Mbebe. In two sentences, one for each, state measures that were taken to stop the negative effects of mining on Mbebe.

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a) In four sentences, one for each, state the negative effects mining had on the people of Mbebe.

1. The frequent mining of gold polluted River Terra with dangerous chemicals, making it unusable for the villagers' chores.
2. Many young men plunged to their deaths in the risky, abandoned open mining pits.
3. The open pits became sources of water-borne diseases such as bilharzia, cholera, and typhoid fever.
4. Drug pushers took over Mbebe, leading to widespread drug abuse among youth and school abandonment.

b) In two sentences, one for each, state measures that were taken to stop the negative effects of mining on Mbebe.

1. Concerned citizens launched an educational crusade to protect River Terra, the village's only source of water.
2. Traditional leaders introduced measures, including fining parents and guardians whose children engaged in social vices.